OVERVIEW

Overview: New Hampshire Department of Employment Security projects there will be 890 annual openings for CDL operators, equating to a rate of 6.5 % growth in the need for CDL operators between 2020 and 2030.  Finally, the New Hampshire Executive Council and Governor have identified the CDL shortage as an area of concern for the future.  Nashua Community College now offers the CDL Class A course in partnership with other NH community colleges and Patten Driving School. 

Program Outcomes: The CDL-A course prepares students through online self-paced theory instruction and in-vehicle training time. After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.  This license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this program, students must be at least 18 years old and provide:

  • Valid NH Driver License
  • Copy of Learners Permit 

* CDL Learners Permits are obtained by the NH DMV and require a separate fee paid ($20) directly to the NH DMV

Please note the following:

Applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses. The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtained during the application process.

To gain employment in this field, employers may have additional requirements.

Learn More or Enroll

Jon Mason
Director of Workforce Development
JMason@ccsnh.edu
(603) 578-8900 ext. 1763